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Minecraft Datapacks

🔧 What Are Datapacks?

Datapacks are lightweight customizations that use Minecraft’s command and function system. They’re stored in your world folder and load with the server. No client-side mods needed.

You can:

  • Add new advancements, loot tables, recipes, or structures

  • Automate functions (e.g., AFK detection, auto-restarts)

  • Modify vanilla behavior (mob drops, sleep %, etc.)

  • Add cosmetic or QoL features (like coordinate HUDs or custom messages)


📁 How to Install a Datapack

  1. Find a datapack
    Trusted sources BUT always verify what you are downloading:

  2. Upload it to your server

    • Go to world/datapacks/

    • Upload the .zip file or the unpacked folder

    • Make sure the folder contains a pack.mcmeta file inside

  3. Reload the server
    Run /reload to apply the datapack. You should see a success message in chat or console.


🧠 Helpful Commands

  • /datapack list
    View all loaded datapacks (enabled and disabled)

  • /datapack enable "file/yourpack"
    Manually enable a datapack

  • /datapack disable "file/yourpack"
    Disable a loaded datapack

  • /reload
    Reload all datapacks, functions, advancements, and tags


Here are a few we recommend for quality of life:

Datapack Description
AFK Display Shows when players are AFK
Coordinates HUD Displays XYZ on-screen without mods
More Mob Heads Mobs have a chance to drop their heads
Player Graves Keeps player loot safe on death
Custom Recipes Add or adjust crafting recipes